From air guitars to actual guitars, American Idiot is a musical just different enough to appeal to a whole new audience of theatre goers.

A fun pastiche of classic film noir mixed with a good whodunnit, but with a somewhat outdated plot.

Pros: A brilliant script and a beautiful performance from Nancy Sullivan. Cons: Although intimate, the venue has a dark and airless atmosphere, which can sometimes be uncomfortable. London theatre never fails to surprise me. The latest shock is that the New Wimbledon Theatre has a studio! Like all good studio theatres it stands at the vanguard of new, innovative productions and Fabric is no exception. It tells the story of Leah (Nancy Sullivan) in a one woman, one act play ...

Pros: Brilliant sound quality and excellent execution. I’d definitely watch this show again. Cons: In the intimacy of a 70-seat studio theatre, I was easily distracted by the obnoxious behaviour of a fellow spectator. Almost every night since 1994, the Jermyn Street Theatre has been welcoming around 70 people into an intimate space once used as a changing room by the staff of an adjacent restaurant. Listed on Google as a ‘tiny fringe theatre for plays & musicals’, this venue ...

Pros: A tense, thought-provoking story with strong, dedicated actors and a neatly crafted design. Cons: The studio is a small, claustrophobic space, which might unnerve some. Occasionally, the timeliness of a production not only has an effect on the play, but also on the audience; its content hits close to reality, making us stop and think. Tess Berry-Hart’s bold new drama Cargo, playing at the Arcola Theatre, does just that. Cargo is an 80-minute thriller, with no interval, presenting a portrait of ...

Still raw and still relevant, Cathy shines a light once again on the misconceptions surrounding poverty and homelessness.

A remarkable night of theatre exploring the tragic life of Judy Garland.

This is your chance to win tickets to see Coriolanus and Du Liniang, by Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe, at the Peacock Theatre. To enter, simply retweet one of our Coriolanus and Du Liniang competition tweets AND tell us in which city Yue Opera originated. #COMPETITION: Chance to win tkts to Coriolanus and Du Liniang @peacocktheatre Retweet by 17.7.16 & name the city where Yue Opera originated. — Everything Theatre (@EveryTheatre) July 11, 2016 Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe presents: Coriolanus ...

One not to miss. A night of fun filled laughter, with exceptionally clever direction and great performances all round.

The Merchant of Venice is a thrillingly tangible production full of community spirit.